A Story Untold

In this episode, we gallop through the Wild West, hearing the story of a western family. We hear about their struggles as they fended for their family and the dangers of the west. We’re approaching this episode from a different direction, but we hope it will be a good direction. Come with us as we explore and discuss morals and modern issues through a historical view. Learn, hear, and venture through this topic with us.

Join us today as we walk through the Wild west and a story of a family that‘s been untold. Podcast episodes: https://ruthschwind.wixsite.com/average-citizen/podcast

Today's Quotes

“Police officers take risks and secure the safety for fellow citizens, and they endure such risks and tolerate such inconveniences on behalf of strangers. consequently, police work is one of the more noble and selfless occupations of society. Making a difference in the quality of life is an opportunity that policing provides–and few other occupations can provide.”

International Associations of Chiefs of Police

“Evil is powerless of the good are unafraid.”

Ronald Reagan

Sources for topic

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/john-daly-outlaw/

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/daly-gang/

Why the Fourth of July

We’re back with another episode. This ones deep and thick, so hold on tight the rollercoasters rollin down the tracks here!!! In today’s episode, we talk about what the Fourth of July is and why it’s celebrated. A discussion on both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. We walk through what they are and why they're important. We plunge deep into why America developed into what it is now and why. Learn, hear, and venture through this topic with us.

Join us today as we walk through why forth of July is celebrated and what creates Americas supreme law. Podcast episodes: https://ruthschwind.wixsite.com/average-citizen/podcast

Today's Quotes

“Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.”

Benjamin Franklin

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”

Thomas Paine

“You will never know how much it cost my generation to preserve my freedom. I hope you will make a good use of it.”

John Adams

Sources for topic

*In order of Appearance

History.com Declaration of Independence article

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/american-revolution/declaration-of-independ

White House Constitution Article

https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/the-constitution/

History.com Fourth of July article

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/holidays/july-4th

National Parks Services French Connection Article

https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/the-french-connection.ht

History.com Constitution Article

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.history.com/.amp/topics/united-states-constitution/constitution

Library of Congress Article

https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/creating-the-united-states/founded-on-a-set-of-beliefs.html

Khaleej Times Article

https://m.khaleejtimes.com/news/general/burj-khalifa-lights-up-to-celebrate-us-independence-day

The Inquirer Article

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.inquirer.com/opinion/hong-kong-protests-american-flag-statue-of-lib

World Economic Form Immigration Article

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/which-countries-have-the-most-immigrants-51048ff1f9/

Pew Research Center U.S. Immigration Article

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/06/17/key-findings-about-u-s-immigra

Task & Purpose WWII Memorial Vandalized Article

https://www.google.com/amp/s/taskandpurpose.com/.amp/news/world-war-ii-memorial-vandalized-protests

Oldest.org Oldest Constitution Article

https://www.oldest.org/politics/constitutions/

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